Maryn Blignaut

Education: BA in Communication Science, University of South Africa (2012–2016), AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (GNI, 2023), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation AI Adoption Training and WAN-IFRA Women in News Programme (2025)

Experience: Briefly News (2017-present)

Awards: - Best Appealing Storytelling: Highest Average Pageviews, 2023 by Briefly News - Awarded the 2023 Gender Mainstreaming Award (Empowerment of Women in the Community) as part of the Briefly News team

Maryn Blignaut is the Editor-in-Chief at Briefly News, with nine years of experience in digital journalism. She holds a BA in Communication Science from the University of South Africa (2016) and specialises in digital storytelling and feature writing. She has completed advanced professional training in media and innovation, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course, multiple Google News Initiative programmes, Thomson Reuters AI Adoption Training, and the WAN-IFRA Women in News leadership programme. For enquiries, contact maryn.blignaut@briefly.co.za

1170 articles published since 30 Oct 2017

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Piers Morgan slammed by female rights activist for attacking Meghan Markle

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Young man's realistic pencil sketch of client nearly breaks the internet

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Young man in suit and tie sells goods in traffic, video goes viral

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GBV and extreme poverty: Women impacted more by Covid-19 pandemic

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Rasta the artist bounces back after receiving financial backing

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Young man bags 1st class in engineering, shares graduation photos

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Friends push woman and man to date, they end up getting married

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The two lovebirds officially met in 2018 but Joard’s shoddy dressing did not impress Rita. They met again in January 2019 and that is when her heart melted.

Heartbroken man begs wife to return home for sake of their children

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George Sagala said though he knows that his wife does not love him, he needed her back so that they could raise their two children together. More on Briefly.

Unemployed lady begs for job, says she does not mind being a taxi driver

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A young woman, Mary Allen, does not want to leave anything to chance anymore. Taking to her social media page, the lady asked car owners to help her get a job.

Young man celebrated on social media after bagging PhD in engineering

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A young man named Godisang David Mpye has been celebrated on social media after bagging a PhD in engineering from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Brilliant lady builds home computer by herself, shares photo online

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A young black lady has shown off her tech skill after she built a personal computer for herself. When she said it is a little achievement, many people disagreed

Video shows tallest basketball star Adegoke dunking without jumping

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Abiodun Adegoke seems like he possesses genuine talent too and the latest video to emerge of him online has basketball fans calling for college and NBA teams

Young man draws Davido with pen, leaves the internet in awe

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5 years ago

A talented artist with the handle @Zilaflexa has wowed many with his pen sketch of Davido as he begged people to trend his work so the musician will notice it.

Woman surprises husband on his birthday, her gift goes viral

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5 years ago

A woman has been massively praised by many people for her thoughtfulness in making her man feel so special on his birthday with PS4, new shoes and soft drink.

Motivational speaker born without limbs reveals she's pregnant, shares cute pics

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Sinikiwe Kademaunga, a Zimbabwean motivational speaker born without limbs, has disclosed that she is pregnant. Sinikiwe made the disclosure on social media.

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